Donald Trump’s plan to focus on Greenland has alarmed Europe and stirred tensions with China and Russia. Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief, said China and Russia must be having a “field day” because Trump's plan could divide NATO. Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, stating, “World peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it.” From Beijing’s point of view, Trump's moves reinforce a view that the US-led world order is unstable, creating opportunities for China. Wang Wen, a professor at Renmin University, said, “Most Chinese people view this as yet another manifestation of Trump’s bullying, hegemonic and domineering behaviour.” He added, “Trump’s occupation of Greenland would signify Nato’s demise, a prospect that would greatly please Chinese people.” The Arctic region has long been a concern for US foreign policy due to growing Chinese and Russian presence. In 2019, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned of China trying to turn the North Pole into a “new South China Sea.” US and Denmark have blocked Chinese bids to expand airports or buy facilities in Greenland, showing resistance against Chinese influence. Andrew Small of the European Council on Foreign Relations said no Chinese strategist feared US annexing Greenland. However, he warned, "The unraveling of US alliances brings a host of benefits [for Beijing].” China officially opposes US moves seen as disrespecting state sovereignty, with foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urging the US to stop using a “so-called ‘China threat’” as a reason for tariffs against Europe. China has tried to invest in Greenland, with foreign direct investment at times exceeding 11% of Greenland’s GDP. The Chinese government hopes to build a “Polar Silk Road” as part of its Belt and Road Initiative to boost Arctic shipping routes. In October, a Chinese ship traveled the Northern Sea Route to Europe in just 20 days, half the usual time, showing China's Arctic ambitions depend heavily on cooperation with Russia. Since the war in Ukraine, China’s closeness to Russia has increased European suspicions. Chinese mining projects in Greenland have faced setbacks. The 6.5% Chinese stake in the Kvanefjeld mining project is now inactive after Greenland banned uranium mining in 2021. Experts say future Chinese investment there is unlikely due to opposition from the US, Denmark, and Western efforts to reduce reliance on China for rare earths. Patrik Andersson of the Swedish National China Centre sums it up: “China’s engagement in Greenland today is extremely limited.” Meanwhile, China watches carefully how Trump’s unpredictable style might disrupt global alliances that have so far contained China’s rise.